Ice Cube is one of the founding artists of gangsta rap, and much of his musical output has contained harsh socio-political commentary. He was ranked number 8 on MTV's list of the 10 Greatest MCs of All Time, while fellow rapper Snoop Dogg ranked Ice Cube as one of the greatest MC of all time. AllMusic has called him one of hip-hop's best and most controversial artists, as well as "one of rap's greatest storytellers". In 2012, The Source ranked him number 14 on their list of the Top 50 Lyricists of All Time. In 2014, About.com ranked him number 11 on their list of the "50 Greatest MCs of All Time"
He released his solo debut album, "AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted," in 1990 to critical and commercial success, although upon its release he was accused of racism and misogyny. He has since released 1991's "Death Certificate", 1992's "The Predator", 1993's "Lethal Injection", 1998's "War & Peace Vol 1 (The War Disc)", 2000's "War & Peace Vol 2 (The Peace Disc)", 2006's "Laugh Now, Cry Later", 2008's "Raw Footage", and 2010's "I Am the West."
Ice Cube was raised in South Central by his parents, both of whom were employed at UCLA. He began writing raps while attending George Washington Preparatory High School in Westmont, California, most notably "Boyz 'N Tha Hood", which later became famous when done by N.W.A in 1986. Cube finished his schooling at William Howard Taft Charter High School in Woodland Hills, a predominately white neighborhood in San Fernando Valley, some 40 miles from the high-crime neighborhood where his family stayed.
Cube and a friend, Sir Jinx, rapped as a partnership called C.I.A. at parties hosted by Dr. Dre. After a brief stint in a group called "HBO", Cube showed Eazy-E "Boyz 'N Da Hood," and the pair, plus Dr. Dre, DJ Yella, The Arabian Prince and MC Ren, formed N.W.A.
Cube took one year off to earn a degree in architectural drafting in Phoenix in 1987 but returned in time to participate in N.W.A's debut album, Straight Outta Compton. The album attracted much notoriety for the group, from the FBI and concerned citizen and parent groups. Cube did the lead verse for the album's infamous track "Fuck tha Police."
Ice Cube left N.W.A due to financial and personality conflicts in 1989. With Da Lench Mob and the Bomb Squad (Public Enemy's producers), Cube recorded his debut album in New York City. AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted was released in 1990 and was an instantaneous hit as rap's popularity increased in mainstream society.
His 1991 follow-up, Death Certificate, was even more controversial. A few songs in the album featured Cube's hate of Uncle Sam and his politics, and a bonus track named "No Vaseline" was a diss to his former N.W.A bandmates. Also that year, he converted to the Nation of Islam. The album was re-released in 2003 with the bonus track "How to Survive in South Central," originally from the 1991 "Boyz N the Hood" soundtrack.
Controversy stirred about racist lyrics in his material: "Black Korea" (a song against Korean shopowners), referring to a former boss as "white Jew" in "No Vaseline", and songs such as "Enemy and Cave Bitch" (songs against "devils", a popular derogatory term at the time for white people). Partially to help deflect criticisms, Cube appointed a female rapper named Yo-Yo (who guested on AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted) to the head of his own record label and helped produce her debut album, Make Way for the Motherlode.
That was followed by Cube's acting breakout as the grown-up version of Darrin "Doughboy" Baker in the 1991 coming of age crime drama "Boyz in the Hood." Writer and director John Singleton, another LA native, penned the role specifically Cube. Ice Cube was later named "Most Promising Actor" at the 4th Chicago Film Critics Association Awards in 1992, beating out his co-star Cuba Gooding Jr. and newcomer Brad Pitt from "Thelma and Louise."
Cube toured on Lollapalooza in 1992 and widened his fan base. He released The Predator in November (1992) which debuted at #1 on both the pop and rnb charts, the first album in history to do so. For that album, Cube decided to load some G-funk style beats which at that time was the big thing and some remix tunes which brought a new style to Cube, in which previously he had released some hardcore and extreme work. Singles from The Predator included "Today was a Good Day" and "Check Yo Self (remix)" which all had a 2 part music video.
After The Predator, Cube's audience began to diminish. Lethal Injection (1993) was not very well-liked by critics, and Dr. Dre and the West Coast G-Funk sound was dominating hip-hop. It wasn't until later that the album became popular. Taking a break from his own albums, Cube assisted on debuts from Da Lench Mob (Guerillas in the Mist) and Kam (Neva Again). He later dueted with Dr. Dre on "Natural Born Killaz."
Around this time in 1993, Ice Cube also worked with soon-to-be-acclaimed rapper Tupac Shakur with his album Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z. and appeared on a track with 2pac.
In 1994 Ice Cube released Bootlegs & B-Sides.
During this time, hip-hop started making a transition from the West Coast Funk Hip-Hop to a more gritty East Coast hip-hop. With Mack 10 and WC, Cube formed the Westside Connection in 1996, releasing their debut album Bow Down later that year. This album was in due to Ice Cube's theory that the East Coast lacked respect for West Coast hip-hop. Songs like "Bow Down", and "Gangstas Make The World Go 'Round" make reference to this. Sales were brisk, but it did not establish a large audience. This album was later perceived as a classic, especially on the West Coast. Cube released several more solo albums; however, he is now known more for his movies than his music.
In 1998 Ice Cube released War & Peace Vol 1: The War Disc
In 2000 Ice Cube released War & Peace Vol 2: The Peace Disc
In 2003 Ice Cube along with W.C. & Mack 10 released Terrorist Threats as the West Side Connection.
In December 2004, after a long break from recording, he reached #2 in the UK singles chart with the club favourite, "You Can Do It" (featuring Mack 10 and Ms Toi), released as a single 5 years after it was first included on movie soundtracks such as
Ice Cube was influenced by and took his name from African American pimp-turned-author Iceberg Slim, who published his autobiography Pimp in 1969. At one point, Ice Cube was scheduled to play the lead role in a movie adaptation of Pimp, but the project appears to be halted.
Cube's oldest son, O'Shea Jackson Jr., made his feature film debut in the 2015 N.W.A biopic "Straight Outta Compton," portraying his father.
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Ice Cube Lyrics
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Let them motherfuckers no here come the beast
Oh, in the late night hour
Straight out of Compton, a crazy motherfucker named Ice Cube
And I'm rollin' with the motherfuckin' Neptunes
When I'm caught off, I got a sawed-off
A midget bitch that'll suck a niggas balls off
I'm gettin' head in the lane doin' sixty
About to crash like Teddy Pendergrass
Mama said a hard head make a tender ass
To all the dogs that bark a lot
Who don't give a fuck if it's dark or not
We'll be creepin' in the parking lot
Motherfuckers don't know if I can park or not
Cause I circle like vultures, La Costa Nostra
Bumpin' all the baddest bitches like I'm 'posed to
What's yo name, what's yo number and ya culture
You need nuts in yo face like a poster
If you in a club nigga then shit bang
If you on the streets nigga then shit bang
If you on the block nigga then shit bang
And if it's what ya need boy, do ya thang
If ya in a Range Rov then shit bang
If you in that six hundred then shit bang
If you on that Steel Horse then shit bang
But if it's what ya need boy, let it bang
Fuck the police comin' straight from the underground
Fuckin' pig want to act like he like me now
In eighty six same bitch tried to lock me down
And motherfuckers want to ask why I'm cocky now
To all the bitches that think they bootylicious
I think they nutritious, I think they do dishes
I'm makin' three wishes or takin' they pictures
And spendin' they riches and fuckin' they bitches
Egomaniac, lil' homies call me brainiac
Ice Cube's an asshole and it ain't a knack
So take a hit of that and remember that
Where my motherfuckin' niggas and my bitches at
In the late night hour hit the front to back
Check the motherfuckin' rims on the Cadillac
On the ass attack, can you keep it tight
And if the head right, nigga there every night
This is for my niggas that's schemin' for cash
And lookin' for ass (In the late night hour)
This is for my people that's countin' they riches
And pickin' up bitches (In the late night hour)
This is for my niggas that's countin' they cash
And lookin' for ass (In the late night hour)
This is for my people that's schemin' for riches
And pickin' up bitches (In the late night hour)
So check it and everybody get naked
This might be a nigga last record
But respect it cause I could do it all night playa
I'm all fight playa, you all spite playa
It's all right playa, a nigga might care
But to catch me you gotta do a light year
Ice Cube insane in the membrane
Baby go ahead please do the damn thang
We gonna get chu' high nigga
Our rhymes will get chu' by nigga
Tell me if I qualify nigga
To bail in like SuperFly
I want to get that, cop that, buy that, drive that
You want it too but don't know where to start at
Fuckin' with me, nigga better bring his hard hat
Nigga where ya heart at, leave ya on the tarmac
Where my top at and my nigga Mack
Ridin' shotgun, with the top gun
Don't catch a hot one soon as he spot one
Westside Connection is a doctrine
This ain't another club song
Or love song that why'all can fuck on
So get the fuck on
A nigga rich can't believe the bullshit that I'm stuck on
Ice Cube’s song "In the Late Night Hour" showcases the artist at his most macho, aggressive, and unapologetic. The lyrics talk about leading a life of luxury with flashy cars and lots of women, and he warns anyone who’s not about that life to stay away. He boasts about being a member of the Westside Connection and being unafraid to break the law. The song features collaborations with The Neptunes, and Ice Cube shouts out to Compton, his hometown. The track is intended to be a hard-hitting club banger, and it certainly delivers on that front.
Ice Cube delivers his trademark angry flow over a sinister beat, alluding to the famous "Fuck tha Police" track from his N.W.A. days. The song speaks to the life he's made for himself, with expensive cars and women at his feet, and it's clear that he has no interest in making apologies or excuses for his lifestyle. With its use of profanity and hard-hitting beats, "In the Late Night Hour" harkens back to the classic West Coast gangsta rap sound that defined a generation of hip hop.
Line by Line Meaning
When you see me on ya block, call the police
If you see me in your area, be afraid and call the police.
Let them motherfuckers no here come the beast
Make sure the police know that I'm here and they better watch out.
Oh, in the late night hour
This all goes down in the late hours of the night.
Straight out of Compton, a crazy motherfucker named Ice Cube
I am a wild and unpredictable person from Compton called Ice Cube.
And I'm rollin' with the motherfuckin' Neptunes
I am with the Neptunes and we are out and about.
When I'm caught off, I got a sawed-off
If I feel threatened, I have a sawed-off gun on me.
A midget bitch that'll suck a niggas balls off
I have a small woman with me who is willing to perform oral sex.
You too girl if ya fuck with me
If you mess with me, you will be in danger too, girl.
I'm gettin' head in the lane doin' sixty
While in the fast lane driving at 60mph, I am receiving oral sex.
About to crash like Teddy Pendergrass
I am driving recklessly and may crash soon, like Teddy Pendergrass.
Mama said a hard head make a tender ass
My mother warned me that being stubborn can lead to trouble.
To all the dogs that bark a lot
Shout out to those who talk tough but do nothing.
Who don't give a fuck if it's dark or not
People who are not afraid to act in the dark or take risks.
We'll be creepin' in the parking lot
We will secretly enter the parking lot.
Motherfuckers don't know if I can park or not
People do not know whether or not I am capable of parking.
Cause I circle like vultures, La Costa Nostra
I have a strong influence like the organized crime team, La Costa Nostra.
Bumpin' all the baddest bitches like I'm 'posed to
I am interacting with only the hottest women, as expected.
What's yo name, what's yo number and ya culture
I am curious about your personal information including your name, number, and ethnicity/culture.
You need nuts in yo face like a poster
You need a punch in the face.
If you in a club nigga then shit bang
I make great music for the club scene.
If you on the streets nigga then shit bang
My music is great for those that enjoy street rap.
If you on the block nigga then shit bang
My music is perfect for those hanging out on the block.
And if it's what ya need boy, do ya thang
Do what you need to do and enjoy my music.
If ya in a Range Rov then shit bang
My music sounds good driving in a Range Rover.
If you in that six hundred then shit bang
My music sounds good driving a Mercedes-Benz S600.
If you on that Steel Horse then shit bang
My music sounds good while riding a motorcycle.
But if it's what ya need boy, let it bang
If my music is what you need, play it loud.
Fuck the police comin' straight from the underground
A take on the N.W.A. song 'Fuck tha Police', expressing disregard for police authority.
Fuckin' pig want to act like he like me now
The police were once my enemies, but now they act like they know and like me.
In eighty six same bitch tried to lock me down
In 1986, the same woman who is trying to get with me now tried to pin me down.
And motherfuckers want to ask why I'm cocky now
People are questioning why I am so confident now.
To all the bitches that think they bootylicious
Calling out all the women who think they are very attractive.
I think they nutritious, I think they do dishes
I am calling out women who only think about their appearance and do not do any real work.
I'm makin' three wishes or takin' they pictures
I am taking advantage of these women by either making them fulfill my desires or taking their picture.
And spendin' they riches and fuckin' they bitches
I am using their money to do what I want and sleeping with their women.
Egomaniac, lil' homies call me brainiac
I have a big ego and some of my younger friends call me a genius.
Ice Cube's an asshole and it ain't a knack
I am a known jerk and it is not just something that I do occasionally.
So take a hit of that and remember that
Listen to my music and remember who I am.
Where my motherfuckin' niggas and my bitches at
Asking where all my friends and female companions are.
In the late night hour hit the front to back
Drive around at night and play my music loud.
Check the motherfuckin' rims on the Cadillac
Admire the rims on my Cadillac.
On the ass attack, can you keep it tight
Looking for a sexual partner and asking if they can perform well.
And if the head right, nigga there every night
If their oral sex game is strong, I will be there every night.
This is for my niggas that's schemin' for cash
This song is for my friends who are trying to come up with money-making plans.
And lookin' for ass (In the late night hour)
Also for those looking for sexual encounters at night.
This is for my people that's countin' they riches
This song is also for those who are counting their money.
And pickin' up bitches (In the late night hour)
And trying to pick up women at night.
So check it and everybody get naked
Listen to my music and get ready to party.
This might be a nigga last record
I am saying that this may be my last song.
But respect it cause I could do it all night playa
Appreciate my work because I am capable of making great music all night long.
I'm all fight playa, you all spite playa
I am ready for a fight while you are only full of anger.
It's all right playa, a nigga might care
It is fine, I might care a little.
But to catch me you gotta do a light year
To truly understand me or catch me, you need to travel far and long.
Ice Cube insane in the membrane
I am crazy and unpredictable.
Baby go ahead please do the damn thang
Encouraging a woman to do what she wants sexually.
We gonna get chu' high nigga
We are going to get you high off of our music.
Our rhymes will get chu' by nigga
Our lyrics will impress and attract you.
Tell me if I qualify nigga
Asking the listener if they think my music qualifies as good.
To bail in like SuperFly
To come in and save the day, like the character in 'Super Fly'.
I want to get that, cop that, buy that, drive that
I want to acquire or purchase nice material things.
You want it too but don't know where to start at
The listener also wants these things but does not know how to obtain them.
Fuckin' with me, nigga better bring his hard hat
If someone messes with me, they better be prepared for a fight.
Nigga where ya heart at, leave ya on the tarmac
Asking where someone's courage is and warning them that they may be left behind or harmed.
Where my top at and my nigga Mack
Asking where my car convertible top is and where my friend Mack is.
Ridin' shotgun, with the top gun
My friend is riding in the passenger seat with a pistol for protection.
Don't catch a hot one soon as he spot one
Warning to not engage in violence too quickly, as it could lead to more serious consequences.
Westside Connection is a doctrine
My group Westside Connection has a strong belief system that people follow.
This ain't another club song
Saying that this song is not just another generic club song.
Or love song that why'all can fuck on
Nor is it a love song to slow dance to.
So get the fuck on
Move aside and let us do our thing.
A nigga rich can't believe the bullshit that I'm stuck on
I am wealthy but still caught up in certain negative habits or ways of living that I cannot believe.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHAD HUGO, O'SHEA JACKSON, LORENZO JERALD PATTERSON, PHARRELL WILLIAMS, PHARRELL L WILLIAMS, ERIC WRIGHT, ANDRE ROMELL YOUNG
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@maryharris8723
This Song Still Goes Hard 25 Years After It's Release!!!
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Actually 30
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Satyanarayana Verdurpak 1995 was not 30 years ago 😂
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@AQUAPHREESH193 Smart Guy!!!
@djjoe214
The song that started the beef with Cypress Hill, cube took they hook
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Will go hard forever